Chapter 6, Problem 32QAP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

An abbreviated ground state electronic configuration for Mg needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The simplest method for describing the arrangement of electrons in an atom is by writing its electronic configuration. Since the set of four quantum numbers is used to describe the atomic orbitals in an atom, therefore, by writing the electronic configuration one can get details of the number of electrons present in each sublevel.

Abbreviated electronic configuration of an atom refers to the electronic configuration which makes use of noble gas configuration, as they have fully filled electronic shells to describe the electronic structure of the given atom.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

An abbreviated ground state electronic configuration for Os needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The simplest method for describing the arrangement of electrons in an atom is by writing its electronic configuration. Since the set of four quantum numbers is used to describe the atomic orbitals in an atom, therefore, by writing the electronic configuration one can get details of the number of electrons present in each sublevel.

Abbreviated electronic configuration of an atom refers to the electronic configuration which makes use of noble gas configuration, as they have fully filled electronic shells to describe the electronic structure of the given atom.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

An abbreviated ground state electronic configuration for Ge needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The simplest method for describing the arrangement of electrons in an atom is by writing its electronic configuration. Since the set of four quantum numbers is used to describe the atomic orbitals in an atom, therefore, by writing the electronic configuration one can get details of the number of electrons present in each sublevel.

Abbreviated electronic configuration of an atom refers to the electronic configuration which makes use of noble gas configuration, as they have fully filled electronic shells to describe the electronic structure of the given atom.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

An abbreviated ground state electronic configuration for V needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The simplest method for describing the arrangement of electrons in an atom is by writing its electronic configuration. Since the set of four quantum numbers is used to describe the atomic orbitals in an atom, therefore, by writing the electronic configuration one can get details of the number of electrons present in each sublevel.

Abbreviated electronic configuration of an atom refers to the electronic configuration which makes use of noble gas configuration, as they have fully filled electronic shells to describe the electronic structure of the given atom.

Interpretation Introduction

(e)

Interpretation:

An abbreviated ground state electronic configuration for At needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The simplest method for describing the arrangement of electrons in an atom is by writing its electronic configuration. Since the set of four quantum numbers is used to describe the atomic orbitals in an atom, therefore, by writing the electronic configuration one can get details of the number of electrons present in each sublevel.

Abbreviated electronic configuration of an atom refers to the electronic configuration which makes use of noble gas configuration, as they have fully filled electronic shells to describe the electronic structure of the given atom.